<p>Too busy to find time for workouts? Fret not. All you need is just three minutes of exercise every week — it will help you shed the flab, says a new study.<br /><br /></p>.<p>British researchers claim that the secret to staying slim is short bursts of intense exercise — known as high-intensity interval training; and, such a session once a week is far more effective at burning fat than slogging away for hours in gym.<br /><br />According to them, high-intensity interval training (HIT) triggers the release of fat-burning hormones helping to shift those unwanted love handles. It also moves glucose from blood into muscle-tissue where it’s burnt as energy.<br /><br />And vigorous bursts of physical activity also have the effect of killing your appetite, whereas longer workouts can leave you wanting to eat more, the ‘Daily Express’ reported.<br /><br />This means people keen to lose weight would be less likely to be tempted to snack on unhealthy treats if they ditched the gym and went for a short brisk walk, according to the researchers from Birmingham and Nottingham universities.<br /><br />Professor James Timmons, who is leading the team, said: “HIT is really good at improving glucose uptake into the muscles in a very, very short time. With really intense exercise, you release hormones that can help break down fat. This may help burn that fat over time, after HIT is done.<br /><br />“Also, we think, but don’t know, that HIT will subdue appetite, while traditional exercise will stimulate appetite. This last point is key and will be researched by our team.”<br /><br />Experts have welcomed the findings.<br /><br />Martin Gibala, from McMaster University in Ontario, said: “A growing body of evidence demonstrates that HIT can serve as an effective alternate to traditional endurance- based training. Such findings are important given that ‘lack of time’ remains the most commonly cited barrier to regular exercise.” <br /></p>
<p>Too busy to find time for workouts? Fret not. All you need is just three minutes of exercise every week — it will help you shed the flab, says a new study.<br /><br /></p>.<p>British researchers claim that the secret to staying slim is short bursts of intense exercise — known as high-intensity interval training; and, such a session once a week is far more effective at burning fat than slogging away for hours in gym.<br /><br />According to them, high-intensity interval training (HIT) triggers the release of fat-burning hormones helping to shift those unwanted love handles. It also moves glucose from blood into muscle-tissue where it’s burnt as energy.<br /><br />And vigorous bursts of physical activity also have the effect of killing your appetite, whereas longer workouts can leave you wanting to eat more, the ‘Daily Express’ reported.<br /><br />This means people keen to lose weight would be less likely to be tempted to snack on unhealthy treats if they ditched the gym and went for a short brisk walk, according to the researchers from Birmingham and Nottingham universities.<br /><br />Professor James Timmons, who is leading the team, said: “HIT is really good at improving glucose uptake into the muscles in a very, very short time. With really intense exercise, you release hormones that can help break down fat. This may help burn that fat over time, after HIT is done.<br /><br />“Also, we think, but don’t know, that HIT will subdue appetite, while traditional exercise will stimulate appetite. This last point is key and will be researched by our team.”<br /><br />Experts have welcomed the findings.<br /><br />Martin Gibala, from McMaster University in Ontario, said: “A growing body of evidence demonstrates that HIT can serve as an effective alternate to traditional endurance- based training. Such findings are important given that ‘lack of time’ remains the most commonly cited barrier to regular exercise.” <br /></p>
